First it was our sisters over at the "Malipali Play and Learn" time to graduate. Two wonderful girls completed 8 months of intense and practical based training. We are so proud of these girls as they have worked very hard to gain their awards. The spend 2.5 hours with the children at the Play and Learn Centre followed by 2 hours (sometimes more) of theoretical training. Both Puja and Nimala are...
2016 October - Opinion - Quality in Ethical / Sustainable Fashion
Should Ethical/Sustainable Fashion be Quality Fashion?Of course there are times where the artisan or crafts industries struggle to meet quality standards set by modern manufacturing facilities. However...... quality itself is a customer perception!Regardless of our products we must continuously strive for quality. Our drive for sustainability and ethical practices do not need to compromise the...
Team Gizzy!
The Dynamic Duo
We have some the most amazing customers! Some even travel all the way over to India to cheer us on. Of course, they are usually the ones that cheers on from afar also. Jan and Miriam are a dynamic duo in Taupo real estate. They arrived in Visakapatam and toured through Jaipore up to our base in Bhalupali then finally up to Kolkata. Awesome time! The Holi Boli team were...
2016 August - India Independence Day Clearance Sale
Dresses in our warehouse do not help us empower women! Buy a Holi Boli dress and help us sponsor more rural village ladies in India to learn to sew and for us empower women into meaningful work. Independence Day is about freedom - freedom comes through empowerment! Come and have a look at some of our beautiful dresses that have been dramatically reduced to clear them out of our warehouse. http://w...
2016 July - Banumati's Story - Ethical Fashion Empowering Women
POSTED ON JULY 28, 2016 BY ADMINTrusted Clothes Blog - Used by Holi Boli with permision.Banumati shared her story for Trusted Clothes blog. This story is used with her permission.Banumati was born in the Government hospital on 14 June. She doesn’t know what year, but thinks she is now 21 years old. She doesn’t celebrate her birthday but her brother (who used to be the only one in the family...
Holi Boli Rajkumari - Susama Gets Married
"Parting is such sweet sorrow" - R&J - Shakespeare
Very quickly it was announced that Susama is getting married. We rejoiced and we cried. Susama is so happy to be married to her handsome Rajkumar (Prince) so we rejoice with her. BUT sad because she will live in a village too far away to come to Holi Boli. We already miss her! Her father announced on Monday...
Just look at what these clever sewing students are up to! The have been at for 3 months and already the are starting to create amazing designs. They design, pattern make, cut, and stitch.
"Empowerment is a beautiful kind of Freedom!"
What is ethical fashion?Whenever I try to discuss an idea like 'ethical fashion' I end up realising that the person I am talking to has a totally different definition of the topic. Defining what you mean is essential for proper discussion on any topic. In fact, it seems apparent to me that most academic conversations spend a fair amount of time in definitions.The word 'ethical' means 'beliefs...
Learning Pattern Making
Busy, busy at sewing class. The ladies are doing so well and nearly finished working their way through the Skills/Techniques Checklist. Almost ready to start their first projects! High excitement.Click on the link to buy a 'smile' (or two or three or ten, for US$2 each) to contribute to the empowerment of women in rural India with Holi Boli. https://www.holiboli.com/products...
New Students in the Holi Boli Sewing Class
Practicing a straight stitch
First time on a machine
Another four month sewing class kicked off on Monday with 14 new lovely students eager to learn and be empowered. Let the fun begin.
Our new teacher aid - Banita gives lessons at her first class
Good lines and good beginnings on treadle machine
2016 July - Trusted Clothes - An Introduction to Holi Boli Fashionz
POSTED ON JULY 19, 2016 BY ADMINTrusted Clothes Blog - Used by Holi Boli with permision.
Holi Boli Fashionz (Holi Boli) was created out of the mix of doing what you are passionate about and wanting to leave a positive footprint on this Earth.Holi Boli began as an idea for empowerment through sewing classes as vocational training. There were a number of failures when the first class finished early...
2016 April - Fashion Revolution - I Made Your Clothes
#HoliBoli #imadeyourclothes #FashionRevolution
We are excited about the worldwide Fashion Revolution where consumers, manufacturers and retailers around the globe are calling for, and implement, a more transparent and ethical fashion industry! "We believe that fashion can be made in a safe, clean and beautiful way. Where creativity, quality environment and people are valued equally. On 18-24 April,...
First it was our sisters over at the "Malipali Play and Learn" time to graduate. Two wonderful girls completed 8 months of intense and practical based training. We are so proud of these girls as they have worked very hard to gain their awards. The spend 2.5 hours with the children at the Play and Learn Centre followed by 2 hours (sometimes more) of theoretical training. Both Puja and Nimala are...
Just look at what these clever sewing students are up to! The have been at for 3 months and already the are starting to create amazing designs. They design, pattern make, cut, and stitch.
"Empowerment is a beautiful kind of Freedom!"
2016 October - Opinion - Quality in Ethical / Sustainable Fashion
Should Ethical/Sustainable Fashion be Quality Fashion?Of course there are times where the artisan or crafts industries struggle to meet quality standards set by modern manufacturing facilities. However...... quality itself is a customer perception!Regardless of our products we must continuously strive for quality. Our drive for sustainability and ethical practices do not need to compromise the...
What is ethical fashion?Whenever I try to discuss an idea like 'ethical fashion' I end up realising that the person I am talking to has a totally different definition of the topic. Defining what you mean is essential for proper discussion on any topic. In fact, it seems apparent to me that most academic conversations spend a fair amount of time in definitions.The word 'ethical' means 'beliefs...
Team Gizzy!
The Dynamic Duo
We have some the most amazing customers! Some even travel all the way over to India to cheer us on. Of course, they are usually the ones that cheers on from afar also. Jan and Miriam are a dynamic duo in Taupo real estate. They arrived in Visakapatam and toured through Jaipore up to our base in Bhalupali then finally up to Kolkata. Awesome time! The Holi Boli team were...
Learning Pattern Making
Busy, busy at sewing class. The ladies are doing so well and nearly finished working their way through the Skills/Techniques Checklist. Almost ready to start their first projects! High excitement.Click on the link to buy a 'smile' (or two or three or ten, for US$2 each) to contribute to the empowerment of women in rural India with Holi Boli. https://www.holiboli.com/products...
2016 August - India Independence Day Clearance Sale
Dresses in our warehouse do not help us empower women! Buy a Holi Boli dress and help us sponsor more rural village ladies in India to learn to sew and for us empower women into meaningful work. Independence Day is about freedom - freedom comes through empowerment! Come and have a look at some of our beautiful dresses that have been dramatically reduced to clear them out of our warehouse. http://w...
New Students in the Holi Boli Sewing Class
Practicing a straight stitch
First time on a machine
Another four month sewing class kicked off on Monday with 14 new lovely students eager to learn and be empowered. Let the fun begin.
Our new teacher aid - Banita gives lessons at her first class
Good lines and good beginnings on treadle machine
2016 July - Banumati's Story - Ethical Fashion Empowering Women
POSTED ON JULY 28, 2016 BY ADMINTrusted Clothes Blog - Used by Holi Boli with permision.Banumati shared her story for Trusted Clothes blog. This story is used with her permission.Banumati was born in the Government hospital on 14 June. She doesn’t know what year, but thinks she is now 21 years old. She doesn’t celebrate her birthday but her brother (who used to be the only one in the family...
2016 July - Trusted Clothes - An Introduction to Holi Boli Fashionz
POSTED ON JULY 19, 2016 BY ADMINTrusted Clothes Blog - Used by Holi Boli with permision.
Holi Boli Fashionz (Holi Boli) was created out of the mix of doing what you are passionate about and wanting to leave a positive footprint on this Earth.Holi Boli began as an idea for empowerment through sewing classes as vocational training. There were a number of failures when the first class finished early...
Holi Boli Rajkumari - Susama Gets Married
"Parting is such sweet sorrow" - R&J - Shakespeare
Very quickly it was announced that Susama is getting married. We rejoiced and we cried. Susama is so happy to be married to her handsome Rajkumar (Prince) so we rejoice with her. BUT sad because she will live in a village too far away to come to Holi Boli. We already miss her! Her father announced on Monday...
2016 April - Fashion Revolution - I Made Your Clothes
#HoliBoli #imadeyourclothes #FashionRevolution
We are excited about the worldwide Fashion Revolution where consumers, manufacturers and retailers around the globe are calling for, and implement, a more transparent and ethical fashion industry! "We believe that fashion can be made in a safe, clean and beautiful way. Where creativity, quality environment and people are valued equally. On 18-24 April,...